Alma (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alma (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 54.95 N,11 23.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.915833
  • Longitude: 11.390000
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALMA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 65
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1968
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.3.69 SANK 0.5M N OF SVINESTIEN LT. (LL 194). POSN 645530N, 112330E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2011/000240552 4.1.12 WK IN 6454.95N, 1123.40E [WGD]. (NORWEGIAN NM 23/40994/11). POSSIBLY THIS ITEM. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2020

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRIDTJOF LYNGHAUG OF SORTLAND. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH MV VESTKIL IN NARROW CHANNEL 0.5M N OF SVINESTIAN LT. CREW OF 2 RESCUED. (LL 194).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ALMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 64 54.95 N,11 23.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALMA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ALMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the ALMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 5, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ALMA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ALMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the ALMA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 65 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALMA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALMA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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